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Betawi
Noun
bangsawan
- (historical) ellipsis of kumidi bangsawan (“a type of Malay opera involving stories of noblemen”, literally “noblemen comedy”)
- Synonym: (modern iteration) lènong dènes
Indonesian
Etymology
From Malay bangsawan. Equivalent to bangsa + -wan.
Pronunciation
Noun
bangsawan (plural bangsawan-bangsawan)
- nobleman, nobility
2014, Wulan Anggraini, Maya Rohmayati, Pakaian Adat, Senjata Tradisional, dan Rumah Adat, PT Sarana Panca Karya Nusa, page 7:Pada wilayah Jawa Barat, para bangsawan priangan maupun Cirebon menggunakan kebaya dengan bahan berkualitas tinggi, seperti sutera dan beludru dengan diberikan corak hias yang anggun.- In the West Java region, the Priangan and Cirebon nobility wear kebaya made from high-quality materials, such as silk and velvet, with elegant decorative patterns.
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Malay
Etymology
From bangsa + -wan.
Pronunciation
Noun
bangsawan (Jawi spelling بڠساون, plural bangsawan-bangsawan)
- nobleman, aristocrat
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